Product classification
HS code for Kerosene heater: 7321.82
Domestic appliances, non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for liquid fuel, of iron or steel.
Classification of kerosene heater under HS 7321.82
Kerosene heaters are classified under HS code 7321.82, which specifically covers domestic appliances that are non-electric and designed for liquid fuel, constructed primarily of iron or steel. The classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6. Because these heaters generate heat through the combustion of kerosene rather than electrical resistance, they are excluded from Chapter 85 (electrical machinery) and placed in Chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel). The subheading 7321.82 is designated for 'other' appliances for liquid fuel, distinguishing them from cooking appliances or plate warmers. These units are typically portable or semi-permanent and are used for space heating in residential or small commercial environments. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the heater uses a wick-fed system or a pressure-fed atomizing system, provided the primary fuel source is liquid kerosene and the device is not designed for central heating with a boiler.
- Covers
- Portable kerosene space heaters
- Convection-style kerosene heaters
- Radiant kerosene heaters
- Wick-type kerosene heaters
- Fan-assisted kerosene heaters (where the fan is auxiliary to the liquid fuel combustion)
- Also under 7321.82
- DuraHeat kerosene heaters
- Aladdin oil lamps
- Toyotomi liquid fuel heaters
- Zibro liquid fuel heaters
Codes often confused with 7321.82
Common mistake. Kerosene heaters are frequently misclassified under HS code 8516.29, which covers electric space heating apparatus. This error occurs when the heater includes an auxiliary electric fan or electronic ignition; however, if the primary heat source is liquid fuel, 7321.82 takes precedence. Another common error is using 7321.12, which is reserved for cooking appliances and plate warmers using liquid fuel. If the device is designed solely for space heating and lacks a cooking surface, 7321.82 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732182 (the code used for kerosene heater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732182 (the code used for kerosene heater) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 732182, not only kerosene heater.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $36M 23% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $31M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $22M 14% of world exports
World total: $157M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $25M 14% of world imports
- 2 Iraq* ~$21M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $16M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $180M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for kerosene heater
Brazil classifies kerosene heater under NCM 7321.82.00: HS 7321.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about kerosene heater
What is the HS code for Kerosene heater?
The HS code for Kerosene heater is 732182 (Domestic appliances; non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for liquid fuel, of iron or steel). The primary HS code for a domestic kerosene heater is 7321.82, covering non-electric liquid fuel appliances of iron or steel.
How do I classify Kerosene heater for customs?
Kerosene heater is classified under HS code 732182 — Domestic appliances; non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for liquid fuel, of iron or steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are replacement wicks for kerosene heaters classified under the same code?
No, replacement wicks are generally classified under HS code 5908.00 as textile wicks for lamps, stoves, or lighters, rather than under the heater's appliance code.
Which countries are the top exporters of kerosene heater (HS 732182)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732182 (the code used for kerosene heater) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($36M, 23% of world exports), South Korea ($31M) and China ($22M). World exports came to about $157M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of kerosene heater (HS 732182)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732182 (the code used for kerosene heater) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($25M, 14% of world imports), Iraq (about $21M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $180M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Kerosene heater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732182 for Kerosene heater is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for kerosene heater in Brazil?
In Brazil, kerosene heater (HS 732182) is classified under NCM 7321.82.00.